Category Archives: State News
Lawmaker calls for impeachment hearings for Governor Whitmer
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A Michigan lawmaker is now calling for impeachment hearings for Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Republican State Representative Matt Maddock of Milford, in a tweet Sunday night, ...
Nov 16, 2020 Michigan State Representative Matt Maddock (courtesy of the Michigan House of Representatives)
Gas prices rise by seven cents a gallon statewide
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - After motorists enjoyed a few day of prices under $2.00 per gallon, gas prices in Michigan are now up seven cents compared to last week. AAA Michigan says the state's drive...
Nov 16, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Businesses expanding outdoor capacity during the weather months eligible for grants
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Beginning today, bars, restaurants, and other small business that want to keep an expanded footprint outdoors during the winter can begin applying for a special grant progra...
Nov 15, 2020 Tom Chapman / CC
Senate Majority Leader blasts Governor choosing to "go it alone, again"
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's Senate Majority Leader Sunday blasted the Governor for the latest round of restrictions on businesses and individuals in the state. Senator Mike Shirkey (R-Clark ...
Nov 15, 2020 Michigan Senator Majority Leader Mike Shirkey
MDHHS issues emergency order, shutting down indoor dining, sports, and high school face-to-face classes
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order Sunday that enacts a three-week pause, targeting indoor social gatherings and other...
Nov 15, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at a press briefing November 15, 2020 (courtesy of the State of Michigan)
Governor could announce new shutdown measures tonight
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce new shutdown measures for Michigan in a special press briefing at 6:00 p.m. Sunday. The Governor has reportedly been meetin...
Nov 15, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Firearm deer season begins in Michigan, but not without technical issues
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Close to 500,000 hunters are expected to participate in this year's firearm deer season in Michigan, which began on Sunday. Some hunters found that obtaining a license on Sa...
Nov 15, 2020 Sunny / CC
Another record day Friday in Michigan for COVID-19 cases
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan set yet another record Friday for newly confirmed coronavirus cases announced in a single day with 8,516 added. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...
Nov 13, 2020
Whitmer revokes 1953 easement, orders Enbridge to shut down Line 5
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The battle between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a Canadian company over a pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac intensified on Friday when the Governor took legal action...
Nov 13, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Kalamazoo Promise has paid out nearly $150-million for high education
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Promise is marking its 15th anniversary this week. Over 7,000 Kalamazoo Public Schools graduates have taken advantage of the scholarship program which allows...
Nov 13, 2020 (Photo courtesy of John McNeill)
